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This bill would significantly help people with #celiac disease and gluten intolerance avoid gluten, but it also marks a missed opportunity to improve our flawed allergen-labeling rules. #foodallergies
FASTER Act of 2026 Introduced to Target Hidden Gluten Sources in Food Labels - SnackSafely.com
In a bipartisan push to strengthen national food-labeling standards, Congressman Tom Barrett joined Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna and lawmakers from both
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Awful news as the FAA AGAIN refuses to mandate epinephrine devices like auto-injectors and nasal sprays, instead allowing airlines to maintain vials of the drug with syringes that require training to draw and administer. #foodallergies
Outrage as FAA Again Declines to Mandate Epinephrine Auto-Injectors - SnackSafely.com
The FAA plans to modernize airline medical kits but still refuses to require epinephrine auto-injectors for in-flight anaphylaxis emergencies.
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The Food Allergy Fund is pouring fresh backing into five cutting-edge studies. By harnessing artificial intelligence, deep immune biology, precision nutrition, and the gut microbiome, these projects will supercharge the search for game-changing treatments and an ultimate cure. #foodallergies
Breakthroughs on the Horizon: FAF Funds Five New Studies Targeting Food Allergies - SnackSafely.com
Food Allergy Fund is backing five innovative studies exploring AI, immune pathways, nutrition, and microbiome-based approaches to food allergy.
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Exciting news on the treatment front as Aravax's peptide treatment for peanut allergy receives FDA Fast Track designation. If successful, the platform can be repurposed to treat other #foodallergies.
Next-Generation Peanut Allergy Therapy Earns FDA Fast Track Designation - SnackSafely.com
The FDA has granted Fast Track designation to PVX108, Aravax’s peptide-based immunotherapy designed to treat peanut allergy with fewer treatment-related reactions.
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Although this claim seemed a bit dubious from the start, it highlights the high bar for lawsuits claiming liability for #anaphylaxis. What do you think? Let us know in the comments section.
Court Ruling Dismisses Anaphylaxis Product Liability Claim - SnackSafely.com
An Oklahoma federal court ruling underscores the high bar plaintiffs face when linking anaphylaxis to an allegedly defective consumer product.
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The Gold Rush is on as potential #foodallergy treatments are being snapped up by larger and larger companies, injecting capital that could take candidates through clinical trials toward approval. Here's the latest.
As Food Allergy Treatments Become Big Business, Pharma Bets on VT-7208 - SnackSafely.com
Pharma is betting big on an experimental oral drug targeting BTK that is advancing toward Phase 2 trials for food allergy, chronic hives, and multiple sclerosis.
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We've added tons of products from manufacturers that have committed to unprecedented transparency in how they manufacture their products with respect to allergens and gluten. Come see! #foodallergies #celiac
Many New Brands Committed to Transparency: Explore Our Latest Safe Product Additions - SnackSafely.com
Welcome these brands featuring allergy- and celiac-friendly products to our Safe Snack Guides and Allergence product screening service.
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Super exciting news on the treatment front, as this clinical trial led by Stanford Medicine allowed some kids and young adults with multiple severe #foodallergies to eat their allergens freely upon completion.
Treatment Leads to Safe Eating for Kids and Young Adults with Multiple Food Allergies - SnackSafely.com
A Stanford trial compared omalizumab and oral immunotherapy, finding both could increase protection but differed significantly in safety and treatment burden.
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Here is a graphic every family with a food allergy should hang on their fridge to remind them how ambiguous and untrustworthy allergen labeling in the US is. If you're sick of this, sign our petition to the FDA demanding change: c.org/GgMycGby7j
AGS often causes delayed gastrointestinal symptoms in children, making this tick-borne allergy surprisingly difficult to recognize and diagnose. Has your child been diagnosed with AGS? Share your experience leading up to the diagnosis to help others. #foodallergies
When That Tummy Ache Isn't a Stomach Bug: Recognizing Alpha-Gal Syndrome in Kids - SnackSafely.com
Alpha-gal syndrome often causes delayed gastrointestinal symptoms in children, making this tick-borne allergy surprisingly difficult to recognize and diagnose.
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No one wants to suffer anaphylaxis, and that goes double while traveling. But even worse is coming home to huge medical bills that your travel insurance didn't cover. #foodallergies
Traveling Abroad with Food Allergies? One Insurance Mistake Could Cost You Thousands - SnackSafely.com
Many travel insurers consider food allergies pre-existing conditions. Failing to disclose them could jeopardize coverage for allergic reactions abroad.
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Eateries that are not explicitly disclosing allergens on their menus are missing out in a big, big way, not only because people with food allergies are avoiding them, but so are their families and friend groups. Share this with your local restaurants and urge them to get on board. #foodallergies
Study Finds Restaurants Losing $12.6 Billion a Year by Failing Allergy-Affected Diners - SnackSafely.com
A new survey estimates unclear allergen information costs U.S. restaurants $12.6 billion annually as allergy-affected diners increasingly take their business elsewhere.
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This is an important recall for those who take Cetirizine — the generic equivalent of Zyrtec — which has been contaminated with ranitidine (Zantac). Check your meds and take appropriate action. #foodallergies
Nationwide Recall Issued for Cetirizine (Zyrtec Generic) - SnackSafely.com
Four lots of generic cetirizine were recalled nationwide after possible ranitidine contamination, posing a serious allergy risk to susceptible consumers.
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Researchers are testing whether starting DBV's peanut patch therapy in infancy can permanently alter the course of peanut allergy. #foodallergies
Can Peanut Allergy Be Changed in Infancy? DBV's THRIVE Trial Tests a Bold New Approach - SnackSafely.com
Researchers are testing whether starting peanut patch therapy in infancy can permanently change the course of peanut allergy.
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Beware: exposure to alpha-gal is significantly higher than previously thought, and the range of the tick that spreads alpha-gal syndrome is expanding and may already include your backyard. A primer on how to protect yourself is included. #foodallergies
1 in 4 People in High-Tick States Already Carry Alpha-Gal Antibodies - SnackSafely.com
Researchers found widespread alpha-gal sensitization in tick-prone states, though many people with antibodies haven't developed alpha-gal syndrome.
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Another anaphylactic death in the skies, this time involving a 16-year-old boy who ate a snack the cabin crew claimed was safe. Please heed our suggestions in this article... You NEVER want to find yourself or a loved one in a similar situation. #foodallergies
Pennsylvania Family Files Wrongful Death Suit Over Teen's Fatal In-Flight Anaphylactic Reaction - SnackSafely.com
A wrongful death lawsuit alleges false food allergy assurances and inadequate emergency response led to a teenager's fatal in-flight reaction.
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Great insights from a Mayo Clinic expert on how your surgical team should prep to prevent serious allergic reactions before, during, and after your procedure. #anaphylaxis #foodallergies
What Triggers Life-Threatening Allergic Reactions in Surgery? Insights from an Allergy Specialist - SnackSafely.com
Experts say careful allergy evaluation before surgery can improve antibiotic choices, reduce infection risk, and help identify causes of life-threatening reactions.
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Most chronic abdominal pain isn't allergy-related, but persistent meal-triggered symptoms may warrant evaluation for rare immune-mediated food disorders if routine testing doesn't yield an answer. #foodallergies
When Stomach Pain Isn't 'Just IBS': Doctors Urged to Consider Hidden Food-Related Immune Disorders - SnackSafely.com
Imagine eating a meal and repeatedly ending up with severe stomach pain and bloating, yet every test your doctor orders comes back normal. At the European
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The Elijah-Alavi Foundation continues to make progress, with another state now adopting Elijah's Law to protect children in daycare. #foodallergies
His Legacy Lives On: Seventh State Enacts 'Elijah's Law' to Protect Preschoolers - SnackSafely.com
"With every tragedy, there has to be change. My son didn't die in vain."
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If food allergies affect your life, here are resources you MUST follow.
TikTokers seem much more interested in growing their follower counts than in saving their own lives. Here's a perfect example from a year ago of a woman who let her epinephrine expire and then made one wrong decision after another, all documented so you can learn what NOT to do. #anaphylaxis
When Seconds Count: Lessons from a TikToker's Mismanaged Anaphylactic Episode - SnackSafely.com
"I got stung by a wasp... and I'm allergic!"
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The FAO has set new standards for "may contain" precautionary allergen labeling. Although their recommendations are a major step in the right direction, we believe they don't go far enough to safeguard the #foodallergy community from potential risks.
Global Food Safety Body Sets New Standard for "May Contain" Allergen Labels - SnackSafely.com
International food safety experts adopt new science-based guidance to improve the reliability of "may contain" allergen warnings.
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This video has already garnered millions of views and presents a clear and present danger to children and teens with #foodallergies. Please consider discussing with your kids.
Viral TikTok Stunt Recklessly Gambles with a Potentially Fatal Food Allergy - SnackSafely.com
A TikToker's risky DIY food challenge is drawing criticism and serving as a powerful safety warning.
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This article originally ran in 2020. Then, in 2022, in preparation for the FDA adding sesame to the top allergen list, manufacturers began adding trace amounts of sesame to their baked goods. This is another reason you MUST read the label every time. #foodallergies
Why Manufacturers Are Intentionally Adding Allergens to Their Foods - SnackSafely.com
A trend we predicted in 2016 continues.
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Whether a child survives #anaphylaxis at school should NOT depend on their ZIP code. This country’s inability to safeguard its children represents a tragic and systemic deficiency that MUST be addressed. #foodallergies
England Raised the Bar for School Allergy Safety — Why Is the US Still Lagging Far Behind? - SnackSafely.com
Benedict's Law transforms school allergy safety in England and raises questions about protections in US schools.
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Saved by the quick thinking of his crewmates and rescuers, see the incredible footage of Coast Guard responders airlifting a crewman suffering #anaphylaxis from a ship on Lake Huron at midnight. #foodallergies
Coast Guard Launches Emergency Medevac After Crewman Suffers Severe Allergic Reaction - SnackSafely.com
After crew administered epinephrine for a suspected allergic reaction, the Coast Guard airlifted a mariner from a freighter on Lake Huron.
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Great news: New real-world research shows that omalizumab (Xolair) helps many people tolerate much larger amounts of allergenic foods—and may allow some to safely reintroduce those foods into their diet. #foodallergies
Real-World Study Confirms Omalizumab Helps Many Patients Safely Introduce Allergenic Foods - SnackSafely.com
Johns Hopkins study finds omalizumab delivers clinical trial-like results in helping patients safely introduce allergenic foods.
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A woman was fired after less than a month for repeated anaphylactic reactions. Did Paycom do enough to accommodate her? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section. #foodallergies
"Wear a Mask and Carry an EpiPen" — EEOC Sues Paycom Over Alleged Failure to Accommodate Food Allergy - SnackSafely.com
The EEOC alleges Paycom failed to accommodate an employee's life-threatening onion allergy before terminating her employment under the ADA.
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DBV Technologies is dotting their i's and crossing their t's with the FDA in advance of their Viaskin Peanut BLA submission, the final step, a formal request for FDA approval. They are also conducting clinical trials of a milk patch. #foodallergies
FDA Agreement Clears Regulatory Path for Viaskin Peanut Patch - SnackSafely.com
DBV Technologies will submit its Viaskin Peanut FDA application in late 2026 after agreeing to include additional safety data.
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